Related Manuals for Siemens 6ES7518-4AP00-0AB0
Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of the documentation
Explains the manual's role in supplementing system and function manuals for commissioning.
Conventions
Defines terms like "STEP 7" and notes on handling product information.
Recycling and disposal
Advises contacting certified companies for environmentally friendly disposal of old equipment.
Industry Mall
Describes the Industry Mall as Siemens' catalog and order system for automation solutions.
Safety Instructions
Security information
Discusses Siemens' industrial security functions and the customer's responsibility for preventing unauthorized access.
Product Overview
Firmware New Functions
Provides an overview of new firmware functions in the CPU compared to the predecessor version.
Communication of the CPU
Details new functions related to CPU communication, including SNMP and OPC UA server features.
Web server of the CPU
Covers new API methods for the web server and dynamic management of certificates via GDS mechanism.
Application Overview
Describes SIMATIC S7-1500 as a modular control system for discrete automation applications.
Application New Functions
Details new functions related to web API access, technology functions, and trace functionality.
Axis functions
Describes new features for axis functions like absolute encoder adjustment and homing modes.
Trace functionality of the CPU
Explains CPU support for up to 64 signals per trace and long-term CSV recording.
Firmware Update Reference
Provides a link to an overview of new functions, improvements, and revisions in firmware versions.
Standard CPUs Performance Segments
Compares standard CPUs by performance segment, interfaces, work memory, and processing time.
Redundant CPUs Performance Segments
Discusses the reliability and availability benefits of S7-1500R/H redundant systems.
Compact CPUs Performance Segments
Lists performance segments and specific properties of compact CPUs like integrated I/O and technology functions.
Technology CPUs Performance Segments
Compares technology CPUs for low/mid-range and high-end applications, focusing on motion control.
Fail-safe CPUs Performance Segments
Details fail-safe CPUs for demanding standard and fail-safe applications, including SIL and PL certifications.
Integrated Security Features
Covers security features like know-how protection, copy protection, access protection, and integrity protection.
Design and Handling Features
Describes the CPU's display features, front connectors, and modular design for easy installation and expansion.
System Diagnostics and Alarms
Explains the integrated system diagnostics and how alarms are displayed in plain text.
Principle of Operation
Describes the principle of operation, including the CPU's operating system, user program processing, and communication interfaces.
CPU Properties
Lists key properties of the CPU, including article number, communication interfaces, OPC UA, and integrated web server.
Connecting up
24 V DC Supply Voltage (X80)
Details the pin assignment and signal names for the 24 V DC supply voltage connector.
PROFINET Interface X1 with 2-port switch
Describes the RJ45 connector assignment for PROFINET interface X1 and its switch functionality.
PROFINET Interfaces X2 and X3 with 1 port
Explains the RJ45 connector assignment for PROFINET interfaces X2 and X3.
PROFINET interface X3 with 1000 Mbps Transmission Rate
Lists requirements for achieving 1000 Mbps transmission rate on PROFINET interface X3.
PROFIBUS Interface X4
Shows the pin assignment for the PROFIBUS interface X4, corresponding to RS485 standard.
Supply of I/O devices
Notes that the PROFIBUS interface does not provide 24V DC power; I/O devices need external power.
Assignment of the MAC addresses
Explains the assignment and labeling of MAC addresses for the CPU's PROFINET interfaces and ports.
Block Diagram
Presents a diagram showing the internal structure and connections of the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP.
Interrupts, Error Messages, Diagnostics and System Alarms
Status and Error Display of the CPU
Describes the status and error displays of the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP using LED displays.
Meaning of RUN/STOP, ERROR and MAINT LEDs
Explains the meaning of various combinations of colors for the RUN/STOP, ERROR, and MAINT LEDs.
Meaning of LINK RX/TX LED
Details the various LED scenarios for the LINK RX/TX LEDs on the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP ports.
Technical Specifications
Article number
Lists the article number for the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP.
General Information
Provides general specifications like product type designation and firmware version.
Product Function
Lists product functions such as I&M data and isochronous mode support.
Engineering with
Specifies the required STEP 7 TIA Portal version for configuration.
Display
States the screen diagonal measurement of the CPU display.
Control Elements
Lists the control elements such as the number of keys and mode selector switch.
Supply Voltage
Details the rated and permissible ranges for the DC supply voltage and reverse polarity protection.
Mains Buffering
Provides specifications for mains buffering, including stored energy time and repeat rate.
Input Current
Lists current consumption values (rated, max.) and inrush current for the CPU.
Power
Specifies the power infeed to the backplane bus.
Power Consumption from Backplane Bus
States the power consumption from the backplane bus.
Power Loss
Indicates the typical power loss of the CPU.
Memory Specifications
Details the number of slots for the SIMATIC memory card and if it is required.
Work Memory
Specifies the integrated memory for program and data.
Load Memory
Indicates the maximum load memory capacity using a plug-in SIMATIC Memory Card.
Backup
States whether the backup is maintenance-free.
CPU Processing Times
Lists typical processing times for bit operations, word operations, and arithmetic operations.
CPU Blocks
Details the total number of blocks and ranges for DBs, FBs, FCs, and OBs.
Nesting Depth
Specifies the nesting depth per priority class for program execution.
Counters, Timers and Retentivity
Lists the number and retentivity of S7 counters, IEC counters, S7 times, and IEC timers.
Data Areas and Retentivity
Provides maximum sizes for retentive data areas and flags, including clock memories.
Data Blocks
Details retentivity settings for data blocks.
Address Area
Specifies the address area for I/O modules, inputs, outputs, and per CM/CP.
Hardware Configuration
Details the number of distributed I/O systems, DP masters, IO controllers, and rack configurations.
PtP CM
Mentions the number of connectable PtP CMs.
Time of Day
Describes the clock type, backup time, and deviation per day.
Clock Synchronization
Lists supported clock synchronization methods like DP master, AS master, and NTP.
Interfaces
Details the number of PROFINET and PROFIBUS interfaces and their types (RJ45, RS485).
Protocols
Lists supported protocols like IP, PROFINET IO, SIMATIC communication, Open IE, and Web server.
PROFINET IO Controller Services
Lists services supported by the PROFINET IO Controller, including PG/OP, isochronous mode, IRT, and PROFlenergy.
PROFINET IO Device Services
Lists services supported by the PROFINET IO Device, including PG/OP, IRT, PROFlenergy, and shared device.
Update time for IRT
Specifies update times for IRT based on send cycle, including notes on parameterization.
Update time for RT
Specifies update times for RT based on send cycle.
2. Interface
Details the second interface type (RJ45 Ethernet) for the CPU.
3. Interface
Details the third interface type (RJ45 Ethernet) for the CPU.
4. Interface
Details the fourth interface type (RS485) for the CPU.
PROFIBUS DP Master
Provides details on connections and DP slaves for the PROFIBUS DP master.
Redundancy Mode
Covers H-Sync forwarding and media redundancy (MRP, MRPD) for reliable operation.
SIMATIC Communication
Lists SIMATIC communication features like PG/OP, S7 routing, data record routing, and S7 communication.
Open IE Communication
Details Open IE communication protocols like TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, and UDP, including data length.
Web Server
Specifies HTTP and HTTPS access for the web server.
OPC UA Features
Covers OPC UA client and server functionalities, including authentication, security policies, and connections.
OPC UA Server Details
Details OPC UA Server features like authentication, security policies, sessions, variables, nodes, and alarms.
Further Protocols
Mentions MODBUS protocol.
Isochronous Mode and Equidistance
Information on isochronous mode and equidistance.
S7 Message Functions
Lists features for message functions, including login stations, program alarms, and loadable messages.
Test Commissioning Functions
Describes functions for test commissioning, including joint commission, status block, and breakpoints.
Status/Control
Details status/control variables and general variables for monitoring and control.
Forcing
Explains the forcing functionality for variables and peripheral inputs/outputs.
Diagnostic Buffer
Provides information on the diagnostic buffer, including its presence, number of entries, and powerfail-proof entries.
Traces
Specifies the number of configurable traces and their data capacity.
Interrupts/Diagnostics/Status Information
Lists diagnostics indication LEDs (RUN/STOP, ERROR, MAINT, LINK TX/RX).
Supported Technology Objects
Mentions Motion Control and its resources, and required resources per speed-controlled axis.
Controller Features
Lists controller types like PID_Compact, PID_3Step, and PID-Temp, and their features.
Ambient Conditions
Details ambient temperature ranges for operation and storage/transportation, and altitude limits.
Configuration / Header
Specifies configuration/programming headers like LAD and FBD.
Know-how Protection
Details user program protection, password protection, copy protection, and block protection features.
Access Protection
Explains access protection levels for configuration data, display passwords, and read/write/complete protection.
Dimensions
Provides the physical dimensions (width, height, depth) of the CPU.
Weights
States the approximate weight of the CPU.
General Technical Specifications Reference
Refers to the S7-1500/ET 200MP system manual for general technical specifications.
Dimensional Drawing
Dimensional Drawings for CPU 1518-4 PN/DP
Provides dimensional drawings of the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP, showing front, side, and open front panel views.
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